x Laeliocattleya Mars gx 'Mrs. Willoughby Pemberton' — Climbing

Overview

x Laeliocattleya Mars gx 'Mrs. Willoughby Pemberton' is a climbing orchid in the genus Laeliocattleya, part of the Orchidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. x Laeliocattleya Mars gx 'Mrs. Willoughby Pemberton' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, wildlife gardens and wall side borders.

About

x Laeliocattleya Mars gx 'Mrs. Willoughby Pemberton' is an intergeneric orchid hybrid in the Laeliocattleya group with a climbing habit and deciduous leaves. It flowers in spring and early summer, producing its display between April and July. Give it full sun on a sheltered, south-facing aspect and a neutral, moist but well-drained loam. The grex suits walls, cottage borders and wildlife-friendly corners where its climbing stems can be trained.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Laeliocattleya

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil type: Loam
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained
Aspect: South-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H6

Plant details

x Laeliocattleya Mars gx 'Mrs. Willoughby Pemberton' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Orchid
Habit: Climbing
Foliage: Deciduous
Suggested uses: Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Wall side borders

Care notes

Pruning and caring for x Laeliocattleya Mars gx 'Mrs. Willoughby Pemberton'

Propagation: Softwood cuttings in early to mid spring, Hardwood cuttings in late summer to autumn, Chip budding in summer, Seed propagation (requires stratification)
Pest resistance: Aphids, Rose leafhopper, Glasshouse red spider mite, Scale insects, Caterpillars, Large rose sawfly, Rose slugworm sawfly, Rose leaf-rolling sawfly, Deer, Rabbits
Disease resistance: Rose black spot, Rose rust, Replant disease, Rose dieback, Rose powdery mildew, Honey fungus, Rose blindness, Flower balling

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant x Laeliocattleya Mars gx 'Mrs. Willoughby Pemberton'?

x Laeliocattleya Mars gx 'Mrs. Willoughby Pemberton' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does x Laeliocattleya Mars gx 'Mrs. Willoughby Pemberton' need?

x Laeliocattleya Mars gx 'Mrs. Willoughby Pemberton' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.

Is x Laeliocattleya Mars gx 'Mrs. Willoughby Pemberton' hardy in the UK?

x Laeliocattleya Mars gx 'Mrs. Willoughby Pemberton' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.

How do I propagate x Laeliocattleya Mars gx 'Mrs. Willoughby Pemberton'?

Softwood cuttings in early to mid spring, Hardwood cuttings in late summer to autumn, Chip budding in summer, Seed propagation (requires stratification).

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